Observatories

[abberation]

Hi all,

I got myself a 12" dobsonian (which recently I posted about the possibilities of keeping outside). However I have managed a couple of good sessions observing but I struggle with taking the dob from house to garden and back again . It isn't a straightforward route and there are a few steps to contend with. It also doesnt help that I managed to fall out of a tree a couple of years back and still suffer. I have considered building some type of roll off roof observatory with a section of the upper walls moving with the roof to give better lower visability. Has anyone built anything like this and is it feasable for a dobsonian. I would appreciate any comments or information, or even if the idea is not relly practical for a dobsonian. Richf

[Chris]

Hi abberation, have you had a look through the obsy build section which is a subsection of the DIY section? there is a weath of info on this section which I'm sure would help you if you want to build an obsy. One option could be to build a small role off obsy where the whole obsy runs off on rails thus unlimited views plus a home for the dob:)

[abberation]

Starfox

I hadn't realy ventured into the DIY section - thanks for the pointer - will go now.

[nightvision]

I think the roll off box is the best option. Just make sure it's spider proof, they seem to like dobs!

[Tinker1947]

It might be a old wifes tale, but a bit of Chestnut wood in the construction should keep the spiders away...

[LukeSkywatcher]

Starfox

I hadn't realy ventured into the DIY section - thanks for the pointer - will go now.

The DIY section is really the place to go for ideas on building Obs.

[squeaky]

It might be a old wifes tale, but a bit of Chestnut wood in the construction should keep the spiders away...

It is indeed an old wives tale. As is putting conkers down.

<nobody_expects_the_Spanish_inquisition_voice> Nobody can keep the spiders out! </nobody_expects_the_Spanish_inquisition_voice>

[Pete Presland]

i have my obsy over a year, the key to keeping it bug free is use it regularly, hoover it every week, move things around cases etc.... even doing all this you will still get odd ones

[abberation]

All your posts appreciated - many thanks.